His Unveiled Passion novel Chapter 245

Tessa knocked on Barry's office door.

"Come in!" Barry called out.

Tessa didn't beat around the bush. "Mr. Leiston, I want to resign."

Barry was stunned. "What's wrong? You just returned after the holidays, and now you're resigning?"

During their business trip to Noria, Tessa won a bet that secured the firm Victorious Corporation's legal representation and advisory contract for the next ten years.

She was practically his golden ticket now, so there was no way he would let her walk away that easily.

Tessa was blunt and honest. "I have a personal issue with the new partner. I'm not working for her."

At the end of the day, lawyers at the firm weren't independent. Their jobs seemed decent enough, but they were nothing more than regular employees.

For every case they handled, the firm took a cut and distributed it among the partners as bonuses.

So no matter how many cases Tessa won, she was just another lawyer making money for the firm.

Back then, none of this would've mattered to her. After all, she was only here to train herself and gain experience.

But Jacqueline had now become both a partner at the firm and her boss. That meant every case she handled from now on would be putting money in Jacqueline's pocket.

Tessa knew Jacqueline would make her life hell. So, there was no way she was sticking around for that.

When Barry learned about their bad blood, he felt caught in the middle.

Jacqueline had invested 80 million dollars in Shelton Law Firm. The sheer wealth of his new partner was enough to send him over the moon.

On top of that, she was the adopted daughter of the Jacobson family. If the firm could use her to build ties with them, they could cement their status as the top law firm in Rivertown.

They might even be able to set their sights on becoming the best firm in the country!

In the real world, background, resources, and networks meant everything. Thinking she could succeed without them had been nothing more than a fantasy.

Jacqueline was the adopted daughter of the Jacobson family. With such a powerful rival, Tessa knew her only option was to focus on her career and build her empire.

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Three days later, Tessa had wrapped up her work and was ready to officially leave Shelton Law Firm.

Her leaving made Jasmine deeply sad. With red-rimmed eyes, Jasmine asked, "Tessa, are you really leaving?"

Tessa pulled her into a hug and smiled. In a gentle voice, she said, "I'm starting my own law firm. Once you get your law license, I'd love to have you on my team."

Jasmine's sadness vanished in an instant. Her face lit up with excitement. "Really? I'll definitely join you!"

Tessa patted her shoulder and smiled. "I'll be waiting for you to become an official lawyer and join us."